The Fuse Alliance 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando attracted nearly 500 attendees, including many first-timers. Under the theme "Innovate to Elevate," the event featured keynotes on leadership, economic outlook, and difficult conversations while emphasizing AI applications, sustainability, and creating a welcoming community for flooring professionals.
While homeowners hit pause on 7% mortgages, the flooring industry hit fast-forward at TISE 2025. From AI innovations to major tech mergers, industry leaders revealed how they're using this market lull to revolutionize the business – all while doubling down on diversity with a repeat $50,000 investment in women's leadership.
Coverings 2025 returns to Orlando this April with expanded programming, including the new I.C.E. House Showhome Experience and first-ever Spanish-language tours. Join 26,000 industry professionals exploring nine miles of exhibits featuring the latest tile and stone innovations from 40 countries.
Women In the Floorcovering Industry's (WIFI) spring calendar features virtual Power Hours on storytelling and LinkedIn optimization—all designed to empower women professionals in the flooring industry. Be sure to join the women's breakfast networking event hosted by WIFI at the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Expo.
Looking to catch the next wave in sustainable flooring? Registration for CARE's 23rd Annual Conference is now open, with a full agenda available online.
Successful Shaw Flooring Network retailers from across the country share their business models, growth strategies, and real-world challenges they face in finding qualified installers, managing cash flow, and planning for the future.
Presentation proposals are due before May 16, 2025. The show is seeking experts with content to foster conversations and help professionals across the surface, stone and tile industries to excel in the evolving market.
Cyncly will host floor-covering professionals in Chicago May 20-22 under the theme "Your Business, On The RISE," featuring educational sessions, networking opportunities, and showcasing innovative technologies to help businesses sell easier, faster, and smarter. In support of industry education, Cyncly will match a portion of event proceeds and donate to the Floor Covering Education Foundation.